We just moved to sunny southern California. Home of some of the most beautiful people but also home to a lot of plastic surgery. With all the access to so many doctors and plastic surgeons in southern California and plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, I’ve been thinking about having a few things done myself.… [read more]

I’ve been here in New York shooting a video in conjunction with a brand most of us moms know very well. I’ll share more about that very soon!!! Embarking on a project like this can be very nerve wracking but I really have the most supportive and loving people in my life who make my… [read more]

Brooklin has been in gymnastics for 2 years now and it’s been such a great way for her to learn balance and the psychical challenge has been really good for her very busy little body. She’s great at gymnastics too and her teachers want to move her to a Mini Stars Team where she would… [read more]

I was born into a family with a lot of siblings. Growing up I was always the baby of the family. My older sisters labeled me annoying and a brat from early on. Last week I met a woman in the airport. She started telling me how rough it was for her growing up as… [read more]

I remember my very first BlogHer, a newbie blogger myself we were just starting to explore working with brands. At the time we were teaching a lot of brands what is now common practice in our community. In Chicago in 2009 it was the year of the swag, or so I thought. The following year… [read more]

Every year thousands of women bloggers gather for the conference of the year. This will be my 5th BlogHer conference and every year I walk away from the experience a better blogger and a better person. Many of times it’s the personal connections I’ve made at BlogHer that have created lasting relationships for me and… [read more]

Last night my husband and I went out. It took me almost two hours to fully do my hair, with it being so long it’s quite the process and it needs a ton of hair products to get right. My husband actually walked into our bathroom while I was getting ready and said “Woah, it… [read more]

I’ll never be able to say I have lived a traditional or normal life in any way. I’ve always learned the hard way and have always taken the non-beaten path. When I met my now husband there were a few things that immediately attracted myself to him. His deep commitment and love for is family,… [read more]

This past weekend our family decided to hit the Oregon coast. If you’ve traveled in Oregon you’d know that the weather here can be hit or miss so we planned it just right and went on an absolutely delightful weekend. I’ve always wanted to drive down Highway 101 and visit the Sea Lions Caves. We… [read more]

Lately my children have left me exhausted. By the end of the day I find myself looking forward to bedtime a little more than I used to. I think it’s the fact that I hear the word mommy 200+ times a day. Most days I don’t get to shower alone let alone use the restroom… [read more]